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Small Business Love with Dance Forever!

It’s a funny story how I first came across Dance Forever, or more specifically the sister company, All About Dance.  I had just moved to Chicago and was living in a small (and very gross!) studio apartment in Lincoln Park when All About Dance opened on the ground...

Easy Mexican Recipes! (Just add Margaritas!)

Happy Cinco de Mayo everyone! We may be missing our favorite margs at our favorite Mexican spot, but that doesn’t mean we can’t celebrate our favorite foodie holiday at home! We’ve rounded up some yummy taco, enchilada, veggie sides, guac, dessert—and yes,...

Meet a Mom- Sarah Meadors of Gold Coast Nannies

With Chicago’s stay at home order extended through May and camp options still unknown, families are in need of child care more than ever.  Sarah Meadors has you covered!  She’s launching a way to combine the activities of summer camp with child care in your home this...

You Deserve it Mama! Treat Yourself Mother’s Day Gift Guide

Motherhood is filled with up and downs everyday, but during a pandemic- WOWZA.  Between homeschooling, breaking up sibling squabbles, keeping up with more laundry then a sleep away camp should produce & cooking for what feels like an army (where does all of that...

Tips on Tuesday: DO have professional family photos taken!

My tip this week comes from learning the hard way that everyone should have professional photographs taken of your family- with you actually in them! My kids are tough to wrangle.  They’ve been energetic and “spirited” since birth.  My parents would probably say that...

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